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On the Sunday, September 8th, 2019 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, an American Airlines mechanic apparently sabotaged one of his company's aircraft, to insure it would not fly.  It's apparently part of the ongoing mechanics' labor issues with American, which is having a disastrous summer, between horrible weather and planes out of service due to mechanics playing strictly by the book.  What happens to cruise ship passengers when a hurricane means you can't return to your port of departure, or get to the port to board your ship.  What happens next? When we talk about poor behavior on a plane, you might think we are talking about children.  Think again.  From naked bodies, to smelly food and just plain rudeness, your fellow passengers are a mixed bag.  Of course, you are also in that bag.  So is your behavior on a plane a positive or a negative to our little aluminum tube community? Pre-existing conditions are a big part of travel insurance and the claims made by the people who buy it.  Ed Perkins, a longtime Consumer Advocate and Travel Journalist, joins us to discuss the issue.  The definition of a "pre-existing condition" varies a LOT.  Ed explains how to know what the rules of your policy are before you buy it. Air service has expanded rapidly at Sacramento International Airport, with service to lots of new cities, much of it non-stop service.  Now, passenger service is coming to Mather Field.  New, shuttle service to San Jose.  We'll tell you all about it.
On the Sunday, August 18th, 2019 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Southwest announces the first of their Sacramento - Hawaii service, Stockton’s new United service to LA debuts next week, and there are new regulations regarding animals on airplanes. Steve LaRosa is on hand with an updated What’s Going On in and around the Sacramento area (links below). Clayton Whitehead joins for an update on an exciting new show headed to Broadway next spring. Hint: It’s about Princess Diana’s life.
On the Sunday, May 19th, 2019 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Boeing says the new software for the 737 MAX is done, they are just waiting on FAA certification. Would you fly in a Max? Listen to what Tom says when Mark asks him that question. FAIRBnB is the new competitor to Airbnb. It promises to be socially responsible to communities as well and renters and home owners. Mark thinks they may have found a hole in Airbnb's aura. Since many in the home/apartment sharing business are also in environmentally conscious demographics, there could be room for another player. More news links below. The Island of Capri is declaring itself a "plastics free" area and threatening to fine tourists who violate the tough new law. Will this trend spread to other environmentally sensitive tourism areas? Mark says the answer is a definite yes. The second half of the show features an interview with Gary Gerould. The only play-by-play voice the Sacramento Kings have ever had (34 years) talks to us about life on the road in the NBA, his favorite cities, hotels, and restaurants; and even shares the story of how he came to be the Kings' announcer. It is one of our favorite interviews ever.
On the Easter Sunday (April 21st) edition of The Travel Guys... In the Travel News, United and Expedia are in a p-ssing contest, which could end up with United flights not being available on Expedia's various platforms. Sacramento has new air service. Once a day non-stops to Santa Barbara on Contour Airlines. When should you reserve your summer travel? Survey says 5-8 weeks ahead of your flight. Only one problem. That's based on history. In previous years however, there weren't 40-50 planes grounded (Max 8-9) every day. Our featured guest is Cynthia Nichol. In our extended interview, we talk about a variety of airport issues, including parking, running out of gates during morning rush (and overnight parking places to put those morning rush planes), the price of gasoline near the airport, the possibility of an airport hotel and much more.